Kazakhstan – Countries of the Muslim World: On Issues About Cooperation and Security

The study is aimed at analyzing the trade and economic relations of Kazakhstan with the Muslim world and assessing their impact on the economic development of the country. The significance of the study lies in identifying new opportunities for expanding cooperation and optimizing foreign economic relations. It is a comprehensive analysis covering various aspects of economic relations, such as energy resources, transport routes, investments and so on. The novelty lies in the comprehensive approach to analyzing the interaction of Kazakhstan with the Muslim world in the context of modern challenges and opportunities. Regarding the methodology, the study is based on the analysis of statistical data, scientific works and publications in the field of economics and international relations. Methods of comparative analysis, statistical modeling and forecasting are used. The main objectives of the article: to study the trade and economic ties of Kazakhstan with the Muslim world, to assess the impact of these ties on the economic development of Kazakhstan, to analyze the structure of trade turnover and the main partners of Kazakhstan in the region and to identify the problems and challenges that these countries face in the context of globalization. The article concludes that it is necessary to develop an effective model of an economic bloc to protect the national interests of the participating states. The importance of strategic partnerships in the modern world is emphasized and ways to strengthen cooperation between Kazakhstan and the countries of the Muslim world are proposed.